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California privacy regulator seeks to fine Florida data broker after huge breach of Social Security numbers

California privacy regulator seeks to fine Florida data broker after huge breach of Social Security numbers

California’s privacy regulator is asking a court to fine a data broker that lost hundreds of millions of Social Security numbers in one of last year’s biggest data breaches. The California Privacy Protection Agency (CPPA),… 

Engineering giant Smiths Group says hackers accessed its systems during cyberattack

Engineering giant Smiths Group says hackers accessed its systems during cyberattack

U.K.-based engineering giant Smiths Group has confirmed a cybersecurity incident involving “unauthorized access” to its systems. The London-listed company, which operates across multiple sectors including energy, security, aerospace and defense, said Tuesday that it is…